Nogdawindamin Family and Community Services’ in-person Traditional Pow Wow a great success
By Rick Garrick SUDBURY — Nogdawindamin Family and Community Services’ Traditional Pow Wow was a success with some 120 registered dancers on March 26 at...
First Nations Youth connect with STEM mentors at OFNTSC summit
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY — The Ontario First Nations Technical Services Corporation’s 2022 First Nations Youth STEM Summit included presentations by Fort William Elder...
Fort William citizen elected as trustee with Thunder Bay Catholic District School Board
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY — Fort William First Nation’s Sarah Pelletier looks forward to taking on the Thunder Bay Catholic District School Board (TBCDSB)...
Provincial federation of friendship centres publishes new book
By Sam Laskaris TORONTO – The Ontario Federation of Indigenous Friendship Centres (OFIFC) now has a new way to show off its accomplishments. The group...
Wiikwemkoong youth hoop dancer takes home award for powerful music video
By Rick Garrick TORONTO — Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory hoop dancer Emilee Ann Pitawanakwat and musicians Andrea Ramolo and Kinnie Starr were recently recognized with the...
Serpent River First Nation remains resilient in fight for toxic injustice
By Kelly Anne Smith NORTH BAY— When government officials were invited to Serpent River First Nation to tour dead lakes, they refused to drink the...
Anishinabek Nation leadership appalled with birth alerts continuing in Thunder Bay
ANISHINABEK NATION HEAD OFFICE (April 8, 2022) – In October of 2020, the Government of Ontario directed that societies must cease birth alerts – a...
Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory working to protect at-risk species and wildlife
By Rick Garrick WIIKWEMKOONG UNCEDED TERRITORY — Wiikwemkoong is establishing a marsh outdoor educational site at Meshkoodayaang Shkoo sii Prairie Point Marsh and collaborating on...
Rama First Nation member nominated for prestigious list compiled by Canadian law publication
By Sam Laskaris ORILLIA – A Rama First Nation lawyer has been nominated for a prestigious distinction from a leading law publication. Ted Williams, Chief...
Anishinabek Nation citizens share marine industry experience during virtual conference
By Rick Garrick ANISHINABEK NATION TERRITORY — The employment experiences of two Anishinabek Nation citizens on ships were highlighted during Anishinabek Nation Labour Market Development’s...
Canada and Anishinabek First Nations sign historic self-government agreement
OTTAWA (April 6, 2022) – The Government of Canada is working with First Nation partners to restore respectful nation-to-nation relationships, recognize their inherent right to...
Strong Anishinaabekwe offer thoughts during Women In Leadership Panel
By Sam Laskaris PETERBOROUGH – Jeannette Corbiere Lavell has been an advocate of women’s rights for more than half a century now. Corbiere Lavell, Anishinabek...
$4.5M investment will support training of more PSWs and Practical Nurses
M’CHIGEENG FIRST NATION (April 4, 2022) – Kenjgewin Teg is pleased to be supported in Ontario’s initiative to support the workforce demands of the healthcare...
Educator decolonizes curriculum through story
By Kelly Anne Smith NORTH BAY— A presenter at Nipissing University’s Indigenous Week hosted by the Enji giigdoyang – Office of Indigenous Initiatives, Lorraine Sutherland...
Michelle Good’s Five Little Indians wins the 21st Edition of CBC’s Canada Reads
TORONTO (March 31, 2022) – Canada Reads, CBC’s annual book debate, concluded on March 31 with a live elimination vote, and Five Little Indians by...